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    Direct Support Staff - Franklin, United States - Advocates

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    Advocates Franklin, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Overview*$18.50/hour
    The Direct Support Staff position is an important role where you can support individuals with developmental disabilities and start your career in human services In the Direct Support Staff role, you will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling directly to individuals living in a residential setting. You will be responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living such as cooking, personal hygiene, and dressing. You will also be responsible for administering and managing medication, following Individual Support Plans (ISPs), transporting individuals to appointments when needed, and completing shift notes. Direct Support staff ensure the home is welcoming, comfortable, and safe. You will get to work closely with parents and/or guardians to collaborate on how to best support each individual. You will also support individuals to access the community by doing things such as group activities, taking trips to events, and volunteering.Minimum Education Required
    High School Diploma/GEDAdditional Shift Details
    Sat 5p-11p, Sun 3p-11p, Thurs 3p-11p Fri 3p-11pResponsibilities
    + Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.+ Demonstrate respect for, andprovideinformation to, individualsregardinghuman rights, privacy, and confidentiality.+ Follow agency policiesand procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule.+ Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and communitymembers.+ Demonstrate the ability to seta sidepersonal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions.+ Maintain agencystandardsof confidentiality.+ Complete required documentation ina timelyand professional manner.+ Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis.+ Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others.+ Promote teamworkand opencommunication among staffmembersand individuals supported by the program.+ Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan.

    Competencies:


    + Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.+ Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.+ Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others'ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.+ Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.+ Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.+ Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.+ Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.+ Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.+ Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.+ Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.Qualifications
    + High School Diploma or equivalent.+ Oneyearexperience in developmental services/behavioral health area preferred.+ Valid driver's license along with an acceptable driving status.+ Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.+ Additionalspecific experience may berequired._HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.


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    Job Locations _US-MA-Franklin_
    Minimum Education Required _High School Diploma/GED_
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    Organization _HMEA_
    Type _Regular Full-Time_
    Number of Hours Per Week _30_
    Business Unit _Developmental Services_

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